General Motors

Senior Mobile iOS Engineer

General Motors$153K — $234K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Android/iOS mobile app development
  • Expertise in Kotlin(Java) for Android and Swift for iOS
  • Proficient in mobile development tools, frameworks, and SDKs
  • Experience designing mobile architectures and design patterns
  • Knowledge of mobile app performance optimization and memory management
  • Understanding of security best practices in mobile development
  • Familiarity with microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs
  • Experience with CI/CD practices and automation tools
  • Strong communication skills for remote and in-person collaboration
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Own the full software development lifecycle for GM Commercial mobile applications
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine system requirements and spots for innovation
  • Design and evolve mobile software architecture to meet performance and security needs
  • Build and maintain reliable Kotlin and/or Swift code for mobile applications
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical and design documentation
  • Participate in reviews for architecture, design, code, and testing
  • Mentor other developers in mobile development best practices
  • Develop unit tests and automate testing for quality validation
  • Integrate mobile apps with backend services and RESTful APIs
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for mobile application deployment
  • Support production through on-call rotation as required

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellbeing benefits including medical, dental, vision
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plans and life insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs and employee assistance programs
  • GM vehicle discounts and additional perks
Full Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid/Remote/Onsite
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Sunnyvale, CA three times per week, at minimum.



The Role

Software-defined vehicles are transforming how commercial fleets operate, enabling smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation solutions. At General Motors, we leverage our unique position as an OEM—with full control of in-vehicle and cloud software—to deliver integrated solutions for fleet management, energy optimization, transportation logistics, and safety systems for businesses of all sizes.

As a Senior Mobile Engineer on the GM Commercial Software team, you will design and build high-performance mobile applications that power these experiences for fleet owners and drivers. You will work across a portfolio of GM Commercial Software products, influencing mobile architecture, APIs, and product direction. This is a highly collaborative, innovation-focused role where you will partner closely with product, UX, and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable mobile solutions.

What You’ll Do
  • Own the full software development lifecycle for GM Commercial mobile applications, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

  • Collaborate with business leads, product managers, UX designers, engineers, vendors, and external partners to capture and refine system requirements and identify innovation opportunities.

  • Design and evolve mobile software architecture and design patterns (Android and/or iOS) to meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.

  • Build, test, and maintain high-quality, reusable, and reliable Kotlin and/or Swift code for Android and iOS applications.

  • Create and maintain clear, complete technical and design documentation.

  • Participate in architecture, requirements, design, code, and test case reviews.

  • Mentor and guide other developers to grow their skills and knowledge in mobile development.

  • Develop and maintain unit tests and automated test scripts to validate functionality and quality.

  • Work with microservices-based backends and RESTful APIs to integrate mobile apps with backend services.

  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation for building, testing, and deploying mobile applications.

  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support production as needed.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • At least 5+ years of professional experience in Android and/or iOS mobile application development.
  • Extensive experience building mobile apps with Kotlin and/or Java for Android and/or Swift for iOS.

  • Strong understanding of Android and/or iOS development tools, frameworks, and SDKs.

  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing mobile architectures and design patterns (e.g., MVVM, Clean Architecture).

  • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and memory management for mobile applications.

  • Understanding of security best practices for Android and/or iOS development.

  • Experience working with microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs.

  • Experience with unit testing and test automation for mobile applications.

  • Experience with CI/CD practices and automating build, test, and deployment workflows (e.g., Bitrise, CircleCI, GitHub Actions).

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with both co-located and remote team members.

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with fast release cycles.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and recent, relevant work experience.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience with Bluetooth (BLE) and Maps SDKs (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, or similar).

  • Experience building mobile apps for connected vehicles, telematics, fleet management, logistics, or related domains.

  • Experience working in large-scale, cloud-based environments.



Additional Information:

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

  • The salary range for this role is 153,200 to 234,100. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.


Additional Information:

Relocation

This job is may be eligible for relocation benefits.


Sponsorship

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.


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About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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